Sunday, August 10, 2014

'Madhya Pradesh copper mine threatens local communities' | ummid.com

'Madhya Pradesh copper mine threatens local communities' | ummid.com

The water that we consume is unsafe as acidic mine waste leaks into water bodies. People drinking this water suffer from various diseases. Our farms have become toxic. Some of the fields have been transformed into quagmire. Our livelihood has been destroyed. Children are the worst-hit and are often ill," Amarwati told IANS.